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Tuesday, July 11th 2023
Banco del Bienestar; Mexico Is Opening a New Mexican Bank
The Mexican government has decided to open up its own bank. This new Mexican bank will be called the Banco del Bienestar. However, it has affectionately been dubbed the Bank of the Poor. Learn about this new bank’s beginnings and the plan for its future in this article. Click here to learn more!
Monday, July 10th 2023
Expat Insurance Freelance Writing Contest
Welcome to our writing contest! Your chance to win $500—and to potentially work remotely for us long term! Let us help fund your adventure abroad!
Monday, July 10th 2023
Is It Safe to Live in Mexico? Expat Insurance on Safety in Mexico
When clients find out WeExpats is based in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, we are frequently asked: Is it safe to live in Mexico? How safe is it to live in Mexico? And we often reply, “How safe is it to live in the US?” People will answer: “Well, it depends where you live."
Monday, July 10th 2023
Driver's License in Mexico: How Tourists And Expats Can Get A Mexican Driver's License
If you are living in Mexico and you would like a Mexican driver’s license, then you’re in luck. A few states like Guanajuato allow expats to get a driver’s license in Mexico. Even if you’re in the country on a tourist visa, you can get a driver’s license in Mexico with this trick. Learn more in this article!
Monday, July 10th 2023
Thailand's Wildlife: Amazing Animals in Thailand
If you are interested in visiting Thailand’s wildlife and seeing the most amazing animals in Thailand, then you will love this article. Learn why Thai wildlife is some of the richest wildlife on the planet. Also, find out the best ways to see cruelty-free elephants in Thailand. Click here to learn more!
Thursday, July 6th 2023
Throwing Away Your Used Toilet Paper in Mexico: Why Mexicans Don't Flush Their TP
There is a curious social convention in Mexico where used toilet paper is thrown into the wastebasket instead of flushed down the toilet, as it would be in the United States. It seems this has sparked a series of threads—some which got quite heated—over why Mexicans don’t flush their toilet paper in Mexico.
Monday, July 3rd 2023
Labor Laws in Mexico
This article is an easy-to-understand introduction to labor laws in Mexico. Click here to learn more!
Monday, June 26th 2023
Monarch Butterflies in Mexico
Curious about the Monarch butterflies in Mexico? Click here to learn about where to see them and how they get here.
Wednesday, June 21st 2023
The Wixárika, Kauyumari Deer, and Sacred Medicine
In this article, you'll learn about the Wixárika--often called the Huichol--their connection to the blue deer, and about their sacred medicine.
Friday, June 9th 2023
Where to See the Solar Eclipse in Mexico:
There's a partial eclipse in October and a Total Solar Eclipse in April, 2024. Click here to learn where to see the solar eclipses if you live in Mexico.
Friday, June 9th 2023
Who Was Luis Donaldo Colosio?
One of the most famous figures in modern Mexican history, Luis Donaldo Colosio was a presidential candidate in Mexico, until he suffered an untimely death under suspicious circumstances. Click here to learn more about who was Luis Donaldo Colosio!
Monday, May 22nd 2023
Who Was Emiliano Zapata?
Have you ever wondered who was Emiliano Zapata? At Expat Insurance, we know how difficult it can be to learn the history of Mexico and the Mexican Revolution. Click here to learn more!
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